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Wardrobe/Dressing in teak, France- 1950s
Wardrobe/Dressing in teak, France- 1950s

Wardrobe/Dressing in teak, France- 1950s

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

movable hanging rail for hanging clothes. This simple, ingenious, and highly efficient piece of furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century
Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

Antique Italian Renaissance Bedroom Set Attr. Luigi Frullini 19th Century

By Luigi Frullini

Located in Buxton, GB

clothes hanging rail, and the third compartment has five drawers. There is some slight foxing of the full

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Antique Bedroom Set
Antique Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Antique Bedroom Set

Antique Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Antique Bedroom Set

Located in Buxton, GB

storage, additional shelving and clothes hanging rail compartments making it both practical and Unique

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Near pair of walnut wardrobes
Near pair of walnut wardrobes

Near pair of walnut wardrobes

Located in Cheshire, GB

with a full-length hanging rail, perfect for clothes, linens, or personal treasures. Beneath, both

Category

Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Art Nouveau Bedroom Set
19th Century Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Art Nouveau Bedroom Set

19th Century Italian Walnut King Bed Frame Carved Art Nouveau Bedroom Set

Located in Buxton, GB

cabinets 50 x 39 x 92 cm Desk 57 x 100 x 80 cm Armoire 180 cm 60 x 253 cm 2 sections with clothes hanging

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Wardrobe, circa 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

bakelite and brass handles - circa 1930's Fitted out with a clothes and shoe rail

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Italian Cabinet in Walnut and Grissinato Wood
Vintage Italian Cabinet in Walnut and Grissinato Wood

Vintage Italian Cabinet in Walnut and Grissinato Wood

Located in Milano, IT

. In the lower part there are two double-door tall storage compartments one of which has a clothes

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Original Monogram
Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Original Monogram

Vintage Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk with Original Monogram

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

chrome plated double rail, with a clothes locking bar, the other with compartments; the manufacturer's

Category

Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, White

Located in Berlin, BE

A combined shelf and clothes rail. Although at first glance this would appear to be a standard

Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, Black
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, Black

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail, Black

Located in Berlin, BE

A combined shelf and clothes rail Although at first glance this would appear to be a standard

Category

2010s German Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Plywood

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass
Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Canterbury, an Andrew Nebbett Designs wall mounted clothes rail in solid brass. This Canterbury

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - Black
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - Black

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - Black

Located in Berlin, BE

So many clothes on so few rails. Clothes gone, clothes rail gone. That‘s all you really need to

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - White
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - White

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 20x40-1 - White

Located in Berlin, BE

So many clothes on so few rails. Clothes gone, clothes rail gone. That‘s all you really need to

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 40x40-1 - Black

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 40x40-1 - Black

Located in Berlin, BE

inspection it doubles as a clever clothes rail. When folded, only one thin slot draws the attention to the

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - Black
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - Black

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - Black

Located in Berlin, BE

inspection it doubles as a clever clothes rail. When folded, only one thin slot draws the attention to the

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - White
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - White

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 60x40-1 - White

Located in Berlin, BE

inspection it doubles as a clever clothes rail. When folded, only one thin slot draws the attention to the

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 40x40-1 - White
Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 40x40-1 - White

Fläpps Clothes Rail Hangrail 40x40-1 - White

Located in Berlin, BE

inspection it doubles as a clever clothes rail. When folded, only one thin slot draws the attention to the

Category

2010s German Minimalist Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Single Fixing Point, Solid Brass
Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Single Fixing Point, Solid Brass

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Single Fixing Point, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Carlisle, an Andrew Nebbett Designs ceiling mounted clothes rail in solid brass. This Carlisle

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Free-Standing Clothes Rail/ Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron
Free-Standing Clothes Rail/ Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

Free-Standing Clothes Rail/ Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Brighton, an Andrew Nebbett designs large clothes rail in brass, steel and cast iron base. This

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Free-Standing Clothes Rail/Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron
Free-Standing Clothes Rail/Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

Free-Standing Clothes Rail/Clothes Rack, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Oxford - an Andrew Nebbett Designs large clothes rail in brass, steel and cast iron base. This

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Free-Standing Clothes Rail or Clothes Stand, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron
Free-Standing Clothes Rail or Clothes Stand, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

Free-Standing Clothes Rail or Clothes Stand, Solid Brass, Steel, Cast Iron

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The London, An Andrew Nebbett Designs free-standing clothes rail in brass, steel and cast iron base

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass
Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Bristol, an Andrew Nebbett Designs wall mounted rail in solid brass. This Bristol wall rail is

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass
Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Manchester, an Andrew Nebbett designs ceiling mounted rail with triple fixing points in solid

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail With Double Fixing Points, Solid Brass
Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail With Double Fixing Points, Solid Brass

Ceiling Mounted Clothes Rail With Double Fixing Points, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The leeds, an Andrew Nebbett designs ceiling mounted rail with double fixing points in solid brass

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass
Wall Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass

Wall Mounted Clothes Rail with Triple Fixing Points, Solid Brass

By Andrew Nebbett

Located in London, GB

The Chester, an Andrew Nebbett Designs wall-mounted rail with triple fixing points in solid brass

Category

2010s British Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1930s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Rudolf Vichr
1930s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Rudolf Vichr

1930s Bauhaus Wardrobe by Rudolf Vichr

By Rudolf Vichr

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Bauhaus wardrobe is newly restored and has shelves and a clothes rail in the inside.

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder
Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

Unavailable|$482 / item

Wooden Decorative Clothes Ladder

By Martelo and Mo LTD

Located in Hertford, GB

Introducing the Lapa Wooden Clothes Rack Ladder – a versatile and stylish addition to your home

Category

2010s British Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

Elegant vintage wardrobe from Novy Domov, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

By Novy Domov

Located in Prague 8, CZ

1970´s. Inside there is one clothes rail and storage space. The inner shelf is missing from the photos

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Ash, Plywood

Antique wedding cabinet  Classicism - France, 1825  Inlaid with heart painting
Antique wedding cabinet  Classicism - France, 1825  Inlaid with heart painting

Antique wedding cabinet Classicism - France, 1825 Inlaid with heart painting

Located in Würzburg, DE

time, original condition Features: Clothes rail (left side), 1 shelf (right side), 3 spacious drawers

Category

Antique 1820s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Antique cabinet  Baroque  Lorraine around 1740  Oak & walnut  12 coffers
Antique cabinet  Baroque  Lorraine around 1740  Oak & walnut  12 coffers

Antique cabinet Baroque Lorraine around 1740 Oak & walnut 12 coffers

Located in Würzburg, DE

, refurbished from the outside. Signs of ageing & wear (see pictures) Equipment: Hat board with clothes rail, 3

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Figured Mahogany Wardrobe
Victorian Figured Mahogany Wardrobe

Victorian Figured Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

decorative panels and enclosing newly lined interior with hanging clothes rail. The base encloses a deep

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet Wardrobe or Armoire
Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet Wardrobe or Armoire

Biedermeier Walnut Cabinet Wardrobe or Armoire

Located in Senden, NRW

a clothes rail so it can work as a armoire. This piece is in a clean original condition, with just

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique cabinet  Baroque  France around 1700  Unique lock & key
Antique cabinet  Baroque  France around 1700  Unique lock & key

Antique cabinet Baroque France around 1700 Unique lock & key

Located in Würzburg, DE

: 14 cassettes, unusual bar lock, hat board with clothes rail, two boards on the left that are still

Category

Antique Early 1700s Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Impressive Pair of Large Nineteen-Light Louis XV Style Crystal Chandeliers
Impressive Pair of Large Nineteen-Light Louis XV Style Crystal Chandeliers

Impressive Pair of Large Nineteen-Light Louis XV Style Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

from the ceiling for the carriers or alternatively a strong clothes rail for the chandeliers to hang

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, 1974, Hungarian Dressers
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, 1974, Hungarian Dressers

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, 1974, Hungarian Dressers

Located in Nurnberg, DE

drawers and a wooden clothes rail. These two wardrobes or dressers were produced in Hungary in 1974. The

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese garment rack textile hangers
Antique Chinese garment rack textile hangers

Antique Chinese garment rack textile hangers

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

FINE CLOTHES RACK The top rail with scroll ends to prevent the clothing from sliding off, supported

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Vintage Style Freestanding Clothes Rail
Vintage Style Freestanding Clothes Rail

Vintage Style Freestanding Clothes Rail

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A vintage style freestanding clothes rail, which comes with solid brass fittings, a gunbarrel steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

19th Century Large Scumbled Clothes Rail
19th Century Large Scumbled Clothes Rail

19th Century Large Scumbled Clothes Rail

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Desirable large clothes rail, circa 1880. Ideal piece for a shop fitting or for a person who likes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Chrome and Cast Iron French Vintage Clothes Rail
Chrome and Cast Iron French Vintage Clothes Rail

Chrome and Cast Iron French Vintage Clothes Rail

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Vintage French clothes rail from circa 1930. Chrome, with fantastic and ornamental cast iron feet.

Category

Early 20th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail
Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail

Large French Art & Crafts Golden Oak Clothes Rail

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large French Art & Crafts golden oak clothes rail The clothes rail came from a Paris

Category

Antique 1870s Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Mid 20th century Scandinavian steel mobile clothes rail
Mid 20th century Scandinavian steel mobile clothes rail

Mid 20th century Scandinavian steel mobile clothes rail

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century Scandinavian steel mobile clothes rail circa 1960. Tubular frame with leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Shelves

Materials

Steel

Carved Towel or Clothes Rail lacquered bamboo, English, 1920s
Carved Towel or Clothes Rail lacquered bamboo, English, 1920s

Carved Towel or Clothes Rail lacquered bamboo, English, 1920s

Located in London, GB

A towel or clothes rail presumably made for a Chinoiserie bathroom, the rails carved to simulate

Category

Vintage 1920s English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Belle Epoque Brass Clothes Rail, France
Wonderful Belle Epoque Brass Clothes Rail, France

Wonderful Belle Epoque Brass Clothes Rail, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Authentic and exclusive quality Parisian brass clothes rail from around the 1890s – 1910. The

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Large Double Sided Arts & Crafts Golden Pine Clothes Rail
Large Double Sided Arts & Crafts Golden Pine Clothes Rail

Large Double Sided Arts & Crafts Golden Pine Clothes Rail

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A large double sided Arts & Crafts golden pine clothes rail The Cloakroom Rail is a College

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail
1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail

1920s French Brass and Iron Clothes Rail

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous and seldom found vintage French clothes rack from, circa 1920s. Formed in brass in brass

Category

Vintage 1920s French Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France
Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France

Early 20th Century Siegel Brass and Iron Clothes Rail-France

By Maison Siegel

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Gorgeous and seldom found vintage French clothes rack from circa 1920s. Formed in brass by Siegel

Category

Early 20th Century French Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Clothes Rail Glass Shelf
Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Clothes Rail Glass Shelf

Bronze Liberty of London Etagere Retail Shop Display Clothes Rail Glass Shelf

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Liberty’s of London display rack with extending clothes rails which are part of a larger suite This suite

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Bronze

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut wardrobe - circa 1930's Fitted out with a clothes rail, a pull out clothes

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century
Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century

Two-door Armoire or Wardrobe for Clothes, white paint with patina, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

front with initials M D and burning hearts. The modern interior division with clothes rail, shelves and

Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Softwood

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from Younger, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

style Fitted out with a clothes rail, shoe rail and two drawers for additional storage, without

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Wardrobes, Italy, 1950s
Set of Two Wardrobes, Italy, 1950s

Set of Two Wardrobes, Italy, 1950s

Located in Greding, DE

as well as a grooved body. One wardrobe is equipped with a clothes rail and two drawers, the other is

Category

Vintage 1950s Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wardrobe in Teak and Veneer from Homeworthy, 1960s
Mid Century Wardrobe in Teak and Veneer from Homeworthy, 1960s

Mid Century Wardrobe in Teak and Veneer from Homeworthy, 1960s

Located in South Shields, GB

A freestanding double door teak wardrobe from Homeworthy - fitted out with a wooden clothes rail

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

British Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style walnut wardrobe - circa 1950's Fitted out with a clothes rail

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

British Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
British Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

British Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A quality vintage oak wardrobe Circa 1930s Inside there is a clothes rail and a shelf

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

British Art Deco Style Compact Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s
British Art Deco Style Compact Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

British Art Deco Style Compact Walnut Wardrobe, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style compact walnut wardrobe - circa 1950's Fitted out with a clothes rail

Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut, Wood

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Clothes Rail For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the clothes rail you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every clothes rail was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a clothes rail, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clothes rail — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right clothes rail, those designed in Industrial, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one clothes rail that is appealing in its simplicity, but &New and Maison Siegel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clothes Rail?

Prices for a clothes rail start at $772 and top out at $6,819 with the average selling for $2,400.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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